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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-02-03
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-02-03
Better than Gold.

So easily Is a cold taken that not infre-
quently one Is at u loss to tell when or
how Il has originated, and IL prone TO ex-
Re ssm !. WY Ps g HEALTH Ssps sh i ms az
20 easily, II helped little; but every
cold that comes Is liable to stay. II may
happen just at a Ic time when, from
other causes, the 10 normal strength OF
resistance In the system has been lowered.
A little inattention or delay may give It
sne saP Ssec%s BETTER ss s@y seated lss !,
and the work of dlslodgment will be very
difficult. The simple Coryza, or cold In
the head am may THAN asSSs,SSp eK ,ns
ingly likely SO to do. That such Is the case
Is evidenced by the fact that seven persons
S sno Of and eS M GOLD a as sns snf Az,
catarrh In severe form. Or, II 1t does
not take that turn, the little cough that Is
at first but an annoyance, Is almost certain
to become dry, hard, racking and con-
stantly recurrent, worrying In waking
hours, banishing sleep, and momentarily
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-02-03

weakening the patient. The larynx, vocal
cords, and tonsils, become infiamed, The
Inflammation extends into the bronchial
!r Bronehs is AYERS s sre he ea, ssa
words that the doctor, called In about that
time, will use. The trouble goes on work.
' uS s's q the the CHERRY aSgsa,il
mately threatening Pulmonary Consume
ton. Or, perhaps, the malady assumes
Of af rGa s'snly PICTORIAL fatal 4 1nss
about rs unwise thing Us an ordinarily
sensible person can do, is to neglect u
cough "ans'i and PRESERVES s siSs !, or r
chance to develop In any of these ways.
And when 1t comes to the treatment of
S inaty All HEALTH. S he d i sr%;
TO be feared from colds and coughs may
be averted, In tho very outset, by the
administration of AYERS CHERRY PFC.
ToRAL, a medicine incffably beneficent,
which allays the coughing, soothes to re.
freshing rest, and brings back health.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-02-03
S. Addie Batchelder, Sec.

eve, Feb. 9th. All are cordially in
vited.
S. Addie Batchelder, Sec.
Since the big thaw of last Satur-
day, Sunday and Monday we walk
much nearer the ground, it having
settled the snow amazingly, raising
the water to food height. A pas
sage way for the river was made
through the big jam of ice, at West
Townshend, made the week before,
leaving the railroad track, at that
place, covered with huge blocks of ice,
which, however, were quickly remov-
ed, and regular traffic resumed.
Mrs. Fred Winchester has been
very sick for the past week, but is
now improving.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-02-03
Per order of Com.

The Ladies Champion Club will
meet at the Melendy Bros. Tuesday
eve, Feb. 9Th. All are cordially in
vited.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21
mUTES OF ALASKA.
supertitions Prevailing Among the Ma
tlyrs Of the Bleak Territory.

suPertitions Prevailing Among the Ma
tly-s Of the Bleak Territory.
These people have no name as q race,
but merely designate themselves as
Mutes, a word which means ''dweller
at or upon" Aperson born at the viii
lage Of Tigerach is a Tigerach Mute.
and 80 on. In appearance they resem-
ble the Mongolian type, having prom
ninent cheek-bones, oblique eyes and
straight, coarse black hair. If it were
not for the thick layer of dirt covering
their faces, their complexion would be
almost white, and this, with their
brown. sparkling eyes, and white
teeth, would render them very agree
able to the sight.
belief in the presence Of evil spirits
constitutes their only religious idea.
There are among them individuals
called toOHrachs, who perform the gen.
e-al offices Of medicine mem" II a
person is i'll before the whaling season
opens, the tooHrdch is called upon to
exercise his skill in driving the evil
spirits from the body of the sick per-
son, and from the sea, that the whales
or seals may arrive. His operations in
almost every case are the same. After
A long silence he suddenly begins to
roll his eyes, while convulsive shakes
penetrate his frame; he gives utterance
to groans and signs, intermingled with
sentences pertaining TO the subject in
hand. During his performance a con-
tinuous beating Of drums is kept up,
and he falls, at the close of his efforts.
into actual paroNysms Froth exudes
from his mouth, his eyes glare and roll,
and his face is contorted After a
period Of rest he regains his composure,
begins again his interrupted smoking.
and receives his pay for the services
performed.
Some curious superstitions are 10 be
found among the Mutes. II one Of
them is i'll, iron tools, such as axes or
knives, can not be used in the house.
When man dies, his sled, broken in
pieces, is placed upon his grave, with
furs, spears and rifles. II he has killed
many whales, the long jaw-bones Of the
Id'dend are placed over him in an up
right position, to mark the spot. The
Mutes are accustomed 10 make large
circuit in passing the resting-place Of
the dead, and will on no account touch
any thing which has been once depos-
tied at a funcral.-IoU his CompdHi n.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21
USEFUL Anp SUGGESTIVE.

beware Of swindlers travelling
through the country seeking farmers
signatures. -- Christian at Work.
-Bects have been raised for $3.50 n
ton. Mechanical methods In their
cultivation should reduce the cost still
lower-,St. Louis RcpuIlican
The Essex County IN. W Agrl-
cultural Society, although enc Of tho
oldest in the State, has never had a
horse trot for money on It's grounds.
Fat is the best lung food. and,
among all fat-containing substances,
fresh sweet cream is about the best,
and fat salt pork the worst. -Feiir l..
Osrdd. NJ u.
In cooking vegetables, they should
for best flavor go directly from tho
washington water to the stew pan.
This may seem unimportant; there is
more In it than might be thought.
1t can not be too strongly empha-
sized that those who observe the laws
of their physical nature are likely to
keep wcll-and even infectious dis
eases have little power over such per-
sons, and would wholly disappear II
al! observed these laws. Montreal W.T.
ncsS.
in selecting beef take that which Is
a clear rcd. and the fat straw color.
Tastes differ as TO the choicest cuts,
though the sixth, seventh and eighth
ribs are usually preferred for ronsts.
For steak the sirloin Is the be /, porter
house the most economical and nearly
as good rs sirloin.
"A Cure for Earache: Roast an
onion in the ashes; when done put in a
cloth and squeeze the juice into n
spoon. Pour into the ear while quite
warm. but not hot enough TO burma
very little more than blood warm; put
! hot cloth over the ear; and, If IL is an
ache from cold or any common cause,
IL will cease in few moments. -AOth-
er'skG5aEine.
An English food inspector. Mr..
James Bell, finds that horse1csh and
beef can not be positively distinguished
by external appearance, but that the
fat is a reliable test The horse-fat is
fluid at temperature Of 20 degrees,
and has n specific gravity at 100 de-
greeS Of about 9OS.7; while the fat of
beef melts at 10 to l20 degrees, and is
considerably lighter. The low melting
point of the fat will show when sau-
sagcs are made from horse-meat.-Ch
cdgo Tribune,
With a rapidly increasing popula-
tion there will be danger of excessive
dearness of meat, such as evails in
the densely populated countries of Eu-
rope, and from this we can only b
saved by such Improvement in breeds
Of stock as will produce beef at less
cost. On cheap lands the short-horns,
aiming at beef production almost ex-
clusively, have been best adapted to
this end. But in the older sections of
the country, where labor and skill
combine to offset the increased price of
land, the Holstcins, bred for milk and
butter as well as beef, will certainly
have the preference. - Boston Tran
script.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21
DOMESTIC TOPICS.
Facts Of All Sorts which Every Woman
Wants to Know,

AACNa VI All FOFts Nhl Every woman
Wants to Know.
Baking-soda put on a burn will re-
lieve the pain.
A novel napkin ring is of antique
brass in repoussc finish.
Covert coats in tan and other light
colors meet with increasing favor.
There is no economy in purchasing
cheap black goods, particularly cheap
Grape.
Metal cord and gold bullion gimps
are shown for trimming wool dresses
and coats.
If skim milk is plentiful use it for
cleaning painted floors and oil-cloth,
in preference to soap.
Wash tins in hot soap, then dip n wet
rag in fine, sifted coal ashes, scour
well, and polish with dry ashes.
Spring mantles are exceedingly short
and scarf-like bead trimmings are more
fashionable and more beautiful than
ever.
A new use Of pretty low-priced silk
handkerchiefs is to join them together
with insertion into table covers, pillow
shams or spreads.
White gloves are coming into favor
for evening wear. In spite of the an
nouncement of elbow lengths, they are
still worn up to tho shoulder.
Scotch ginghams in stripes, checks OF
plaidsi striped sateens, India linen in
two cOlors, percalcs, Chambery and
prints are provided for wash dresses
for Ii tie girls.
For little boys or girls an attractive
suit consists Of white India linen sa J.
or blouse, with colored kilt of ging.
ham or lawn and sailor collar and cuffs
of the same.
The mahoGany-colored English glove,
with very broad black stitching on the
back and four large buttons, is very
popular, and both stitching and but.
tons have Increased in size.
Dainty little fairy lamps now come
in form of copper, silver or glass
globes with perforations studded with
cut stained glass. through which the
light shines out in brilliant hues.
Chintz, well selected. makes an cffec-
tive wall-covering 1t may be stretch
ed on frames like tapestry, hut the
easiest way is to tack it on the walls
with ornamental nails and gimp.
Crosses, crowns, pillars and the like
are becoming bad styles at funerals.
The/hand of affection is presumed to
gather and place the few perfect
flowers that lie on the collins d.
Beads Of every color, pale pink. am
ber, blue and white, as well as Jets.
garnets, steel, silver and gold-lncd
beads that do not tarnish, are made
into passcmentcries for dress trim
ming.
1t is predicted that straw bonncts Of
the coming season will be in shades to
match new spring goods, comprising
old rose, old blue, new greens, dull
reds and mahogany colors, and will be
trimmed with a combination of upright
bows Of loop-edged ribbons and small,
stiff wings or fine flowers.
A Aphysician advises women who want
good compilations to wear thick, home
knit wooden stockings and heavy calf
skin boots, with double uppers and
triple sOles, from October to May, and
to avoid rubbers altogether, except
pair Of rubber boots. TO be worn
through snowdritts or food of water
Hot water is more efficient cleanser
Of the skin than either cold or warm
water. because il bctter dissolves
grease and other socretiye and excre-
0
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21
GRAND SCENERY.
Graphic Description of the Great Stone
Face of the 'Man Of the Mountains"

Dehfriptlpn OF the Greaf stone
Face of the "Man Of the Mountains"
The vicinity of Franconia Notch, in
New Hampshire, abounds in scenery
which is wild and rugged, but pictu-
rescue beyond description. Such q
union of granite hills and grassy dells,
Of rock, and lake, and river, such a
mingling of the beautiful and grand.
is 10 be found nowhere else in America.
The bold outlines Of Mt. Lafayette
are near at hand, with mountain-top
looming over mountain-top in the dis
tance. Here are Cannon Mountain
and Eagle Cliff, one on the right hand
and the other on the left, forming the
walls Of the Notch, while nestled in the
valley at their feet lies Echo Lake,
twin sister Of the mogntains.
Further to the south is the Flume. a
mammoth fissure in the rocks, 700 feet
in length, and with perpendicular walls
60 or 20 feet in height; and little
distance away are the Pool and Basin,
with other curiositics.
But the crowning feature Of the scene
is the wonderful Profile. the great
stone face" of the "Old Man Of the
Mountains" which keeps guard over
the Notch, and casts its shadows in the
limpid waters OF Profile Lake. This /,
the closest resemblance to the human
face which has ever been found in
natural scenery anywhere in the world.
1t is carved in solid rock upon the
southern face Cannon Mountain. and
measures so feet from forehead to chin.
while the top of the mountain is LOO
feet above the lake at its foot and
nearly 1000 feet above sea level The
outlines Of the face are composed cf
three great masses Of rock. one of
which forms the forehead. another the
nose and upper lin, and a third the
chin.
10 obtain this outline in its perfec-
tion. one point of view is necessary
small cleared space. close by the noun
tain road, and ON the eastern edge of
Profile Lake. Looking across the lake
from this point. the bold outlines Of
Cannon Mountain loom nm lint half a
mile away. and far up its sides. looking
down upon the valley. is the face of the
Old Man of the Mountains, stern. bold,
relentless, unchanging. "He neither
blinks at the near flashes of lightning
beneath his nose, nor fiinches from the
driving snow aud sleet Of the Franconia
winter which makes the mercury Of
the thermometer shrink into the bulb
and CONCEAL
Passing down the road. the Old Mans
face changes first into that ~ -, tooth
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

instant the two were rolling over and
over at my feet, fighting as only sucl
beasts can fight and growing in a
manner To make my hair turn gray. II
was then that strength came back to
me, and I rose up. but instead Of rush
ing away | ran back into the building.
Reaching the rear wall | stood there q
prisoner and a spectator. The first
clinch lasted about three minutes. and
was characterized by such ferocity as
! can not describe. While the lion
aud the tiger are probably natural
enemies, ] suppose the fact that both
had planned to make meat of me.
and both felt themselves disappointed,
aroused all their fcrocity. Most Of the
time during the first clinch they were
rolling over and over like big ball,
tearing, biting snd growing, and the
movements Of the tiger were much the
quickest They finally separated. each
backed on a few feet, and each stood
brnadside to me. could see half a
dozen bluod-stains on the lions side,
while the tiger had been terribly bit
ten about the neck. and there was q
bloody scratch on his quarter. They
faced each other for about minute,
the lion roaring in a deep bass and the
tiger snarling like an enraged cat.
Then. as swift rs a flash of lightning,
the tiger bounded through space and
alighted on the lions back, and a ain
they rolled and tumbled about. The
fight was too fierce 10 be kept up long,
and too determined not to result in
severe injuries.
When the beasts finally struggled to
their feet. the tiger had hold Of the lion
just back Of the foreshoulder and he
hung there and worried the king as
dog would a sheep. Twice the lion
yelped ont as IL he had lost his courage.
but he suddenly made grand excrtion
broke the tigers holt, and then turned
and caught him by the neck. | thought
all was over with the cat. The lion
actually lifted him clear of the ground
and shook him, aud this time the tiger
whined. After a bit, however, he
twisted his body around until his hind
claws came into play, and then the
lion had to let 90. There was another
rest for a minute or two, and again the
tiger was the aggressive party. This
time they fought more like dogs,
neither seeming able to down the other
and they kept wor ing away from the
building towards the creek. advanc-
ell as they rctrcatcd. and they were
still doing their best to destroy
each other when they rolled off the
bank into the creek. Each was cover
ed with blood from nose to tail, and
the injuries inflicted must have been
serious. The tumble into the water
separated them, and while the tiger
reached the opposite bank at one spot,
the lion crawled out At another thirty
feet away. and both limpcd into the
forest without the slightest desire to
renew the iiylN.-N T. Smn
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21
Coniagion Of Anthrax.

Animals dying of anthrax-spleniC
iever-are liable TO communicate the
disease to men who handle their cal,
cases. even though it be for immediate
burial. The priyy council of Great
Britain have. therefore, sent notice 10
local authorities throughout the king
dom, and caused IL TO be widely pub
lished, that this danger exists, and thai
such carcasses should not be skinned,
but covered with quicklime aud buried
Mt least six feet deep. Persons whit
have any abrasions Of the skin upon
their hands or arms should mol
touch them or any part Of them.
Tho blood, stable litter, folder, ma
nure. etc, should be carefully removed
and burned, and the stalls. Of course
thoroughly disiHfected. - AmsrieaA
DaiTvRdlL
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

"She's tho sweetest girl In |" en-
Enthusiastically exclaimed one young miss "a
another, as they passed down the street 70.
gother Edith Is so kind, and gentle, and
unselish, every one likes her. And she
has lovely golden hair and pretty eyes.
Isn't II pity her complexion Is so bad; u
spoils her looks, And then she has such
dreadful headaches r' The girls skipped
along but It happened Edith's mother had
heard what they said. IL set her thinking
What could be done for those headaches
and the rough, muddy complexion, that wal
such trial 10 her gentle daughter. She
recalled what she had read Of Dr. Pierce,
Golden Medical Discovery, and on the spur
Of tho moment she slipped into drug ttore
and bought a supply. Edith took IL faith
fully, with tho result that II cleared her
disordercd blood, relieved the headaches
made her skin soft fair and rosy, and now
she Is not only the 'swootest girlin school, y
but the most beautiful
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

IS General Debility, Emaciation, Con-
sumption, and Wasting In Children, ScottA
Emulsion OF Pure Cod Liver Oil with HypO-
medicine II creates IN appetite for food,
strengthens the nervous system, and builds
up the body. Please read; II tried SCOTS
Emulsion on young man whom Physicians
ut times gave up hope. Since he began
using the Emulsion his Cough has ceased,
gained fiosh and strength, and from all ap-
pearancos his life will be prolonged many
years, n-JoHN SULLIVAN, Hospital Stew.
ard, AorganEa, Pa.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

N-n 90 C-h-O-o C-h-o-o III
Don't sneeze, sneeze, hawk, hawk, spit
blow, and disgust everybody with your Of
fensive breath. II you have acrld, watory
discharges from the noso and eyes, throat
disease, causing choking sensations, cough,
ringing noises In head, splitting headache
and other symptoms Of nasal oatarrh, re
member that the manufacturers of DR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy offer, in good faith
300 reward for a case Of catarrh which
they can not cure The Remedy is sold BY
druggists at only % cents.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

There is now ample evidence that
the use Of oil may be Of considerable
service in lessening the effect Of danger
Gus seas. In one case the "slick"
made by the oil extended thirty feet to
windward. and the United States Hy-
geographic Office concludes that the oil
is Of use when the vessel is reaching
ahead At the speed Of eight or nino
knots, with beam wind and sea. -
Frank LeSlis'S Weekly.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21
MY FLOWER.

An IN the early morning hours
Naikod through blooming garden bowers,
Whefp purple pinks and pansics frcv,
And rescs sparklod In the dew.
They werr 40 lovely IN nay sight,
plUcked the red ones and the white,
And with fun hands wandered down
Until reached the busy town.
Then round me, like a swarm OF bees.
Game rarged children. crying Please,
On, please give me q flower AND 80
had 10 let my treasures GO
save them, every one, away.
but somehow all the long, warm day,
Those nover seemed Just as sweet and bright
A. u they stlll werr In my sight.
-halV r. BrddlJ n 81. Nicholas.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

ELI RoBBrSs, RunpdH p: O. ColuinS'd 70.
Pa, says: my daughter had oataIrn u " MISi NJ
sa.res Catarrh Remedy advertiscd, and PRO.
cnred bottle Tor her. and soon saw I,,,a tnst !.
hclped ber; a third bottle euecteo IA IA ma
nent cure. She Is now eighteen years oio 'NN
,cund and hearty"
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21
FAMILY GOVERNMENT.
Childr-l C.n he Made ObsdIent by Firm
ana Consistent Treatment.

Childrrl an BE Made Obedient by Firm
ana Consistent Treatment.
The law for parents is addressed to
fathers partly because a mother :
tenderness needs the warning provoke
not your children" less tain a fathers
more rigorous rule usually does, and
partly because the father is regarded
a. the head Of the household. 1t is full
Of practical sagacity. How do parents
provoke their children? BY unreason-
able commands, by perpetual restric-
tons, by capricious jerks at the bride,
alternating with as capric.Ous dropping
the reins altogether. by not governing
their own tcmpcrs, by shrill or stern
tones where quiet, soft ones would do,
by frequent checks aud rebukes and
sparing praise. And what is sure to
follow such mistIeatment by father or
mother? First as the parallel passage
in Ephesians has it, ''wrath"-bursts
Of temper, for which probably the
child is punished and the
parent is guilty and then
spiritless listlessncss and apathy. 81
can not please him whatever / do. ="
leads 10 a ranking sense Of injustice.
and then % recklessucss-' is use
less 10 try any more" And when a
child or man loses heart, there will
be no more obedience. Paul's theory
Of the training Of children is closely
connected with his central doctrine
that love is tho life Of service. and faith
the parent Of righteousness. To him
hope and gladness and confident love
underlie all obedience. When a child
loves and trusts he will obey. When
he fears aud has 10 think Of his father
as capricious, eXacting or stern, he will
do like the man IN the parable, who
was afraid because he thought Of his
master as austors reaping where he
did not sow, aud went and hid his
talent. Children's obedience must be
fed on love and praise. N T. Heraid.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

PEOPLE Are Killed by Coughs that Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Tar would cure
Pike's To0thache Drops Cure In one minute
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

A Chinese Young Mems Christian
Association building has been erected
at Honolulu, at a cost Of 5000. about
5000 being contributed by lAs Chi
neSe themselves.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

When a book raises your spirits,
and inspires you with noble and cour-
age9us feelings. seek no other rule TO
Judge tho book by. 1t Is good, and
made BY a good workman
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

A LARGE woodshed-When a blockhead's
hair com IS out, t,-Nev HagsN Ners.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

THE strike among matches Is slowly sub
siding rs the days lengthen.- -Ddnriils
BreEh
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

OFT obscure the road that leads to health,
Unmarked by board or sgn;
Wisdom nvails not. powerless In wealth
To sooth those aches OF thine.
hut do not despair. with life there's hope.
The cloud conceals the sun;
with I'erce's Favorite Prescription at hand
You life'H full course may run.
More truth than poetry IN these lines, as
thousands of ladies nll over the land now
blooming with health, testify 20 the great
curative powers Of DIR. Pierce's Favorite
and careful study TO the happy reliof OF all
those weaknesses and ailments peculiar "a
females. All druggists.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21
THE GENERAL MARKETS.

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Cures where other remedies fail. 25c.
Richmond democrat., 1887-04-21

A ROLLING stone gathers no moss, but q
tolling pin will gather considerable hair. -
Worcester Chronicl.